2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
The 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (2 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND WOULD PERFORM SLUGGISHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HIGH RANGE PERFORMING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 SEMI TRACTOR ENGINE FAILED AND CAUSED OIL AND DEBRIS TO LEAK ONTO THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER MOTORIST RAN OVER THE OIL AND DEBRIS. *BF THE SEMI HAD A HOLE IN THE LEFT FRONT OIL PAN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0654-90. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF
CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY CAMPAIGN NOTICE ON 11/24/2003 FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. *AK
THE FRONT SPRING HANGAR IS LOOSE ON THE FRAME, THIS IS CAUSING THE AXLE TO SHIFT. *SLC
AXLE #1 LEFT SIDE FRONT HANGER IS LOOSE CAUSING AXLE TO SHIFT. NLM
Safety Rating for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLD120
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 2 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 1 complaint
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 3 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 6 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 10 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 (current)
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 3 complaints
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